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Family Life Brigham Young UniversitySchool of Family Life

School of Family Life Cooking Labs

School of Family Life labs give students an opportunity to develop and practice skills and attitudes they will use throughout life. The ultimate aim for learning cooking and sewing skills is to strengthen individuals and families.  As students learn these skills they will be better prepared to facilitate vital aspects of daily life and nurture and teach in their homes and families.

In the two well-equipped food preparation labs students can improve food and meal preparation skills. Specific skills and values related to food and family mealtime are outlined in several courses:


 
  • prepare all types of food items so they have confidence in selecting and following recipes
  • handle food safely to avoid food-borne illness
  • use equipment appropriately for baking and cooking
  • apply knowledge of nutrition to cooking
  • create family meals
  • evaluate consumer issues related to family mealtime
  • enjoy cooking!